Surviving Life in a Movie

Just in case you wake up one morning to the discovery that you are living in a movie, here are some tips to surviving:

--When traveling through time, DO NOT touch anything or talk to anyone, especially your future or past self. Doing so will destroy life as we know it and you will spend the two hours fixing it.

---Don't worry about bombs. Any bomb can be diffused by cutting the correctly colored wire, and you will always be able to guess which one.

---Don't pay a cab driver, unless you fling the cash at him without counting it beforehand--you always have just the right amount.

---If you are driving, don't pay attention to the road. Just concentrate the conversation you are having with the other passengers.

---Remember to save your best secrets for your dying words.

---Never trust anyone who has a big scar on their face.

---Don't worry about children--they never die. But they may be much smarter than you or evil.

---Don't tell anyone if you are dying from an incurable disease. Let them find out after you have already been admitted to the hospital. They will have no clue you were even sick because your disease will not have any symptoms, except maybe extreme paleness.

---Don't try to retire from your life of fighting crime. Something will happen on your last day (probably during your goodbye party) to prevent it.

Good luck! And remember, sequels are nice, but trilogies are best.

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Discoveries

Discovery #1: Snorkeling
We drove about an hour north to Goat Island where we were able to snorkel. It was amazing! If you ever get the chance to snorkel, make sure you do it. I got to swim with schools of fish, and see the bottom of the ocean--I just wish I had a camera with me since words can not describe the beauty of it...

Discovery #2: Children's Church
I went to check it out, and see if I would like to become a regular helper on Sunday mornings during church. I had a great time, and they really need helpers. The age group is about 5-10 years old, so there is a wide range of ages. And kids are just funny. I try not to laugh in their faces though...

Discovery #3: Music is a Hobby
Last week I played an open mic at Forde's Pub which is just down the road. It was really fun, and everyone seemed to enjoy my playing. I played two cover songs ("The Other End of the Telescope" by Aimee Mann and "Till the Sun Turns Black" by Ray Lamontagne), and of my own songs I played "Wander My Way Home," a new song called "Strength to Try," and another newer song that still doesn't have a title. I was very pleased with how the night went.
Then, last night I went to the worship team practice at church to check it out and see if I would like to join up there. Unlike children's church, the worship team is overflowing with talented singers and musicians. It was a fun time, but I realized that while I love to sing and play my guitar in worship, joining a team would really suck the fun out of it for me. Music is my hobby--I pick it up when I feel like it, or when I just need to clear my head. So I decided to keep worshiping from the seats instead of from the stage.

Discovery #4: Kiwi Pies
Kiwi's love pies! But a pie here is not like a pie at home. Pies at home are fruity and sweet and they are eaten for dessert. Here, pies are made with meats, cheese, veggies, or eggs. And they are small, like a Hot Pocket. You can get them everywhere and they are always served really hot. They are the perfect little snack.

Discovery #5: New Tunes
Here are some of my new favorites:
"1234" by Feist
"Not Dark Yet" by Bob Dylan
"Save Yourself" by The Colour
"Worried Shoes" performed by Daniel Smith and Sufjan Stevens
"Here (In Your Arms)" by Hellogoodbye
"Philosophia" by The Guggenheim Grotto
"Violins" by Joey Cape
"These Friends of Mine" by Rosie Thomas